blade
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
The flat, sharp cutting part of a knife or tool, or a single leaf of grass.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He tested the _____ of the knife against his thumb."
Answer: blade
In your own words, what does "blade" mean?
The flat, sharp cutting part of a knife or tool, or a single leaf of grass.
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